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Room Rentals
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Interested in renting the Mattatuck Museum
for your upcoming
event or wedding?
Click here for information.
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BMuse Cafe
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Now open at the
Mattatuck Museum!
Offering artful, casual fare
by Bourassa Catering
Monday through Friday
11:00 am - 2:00pm
THE CAFE WILL BE CLOSED JULY 1 - JULY 8
Call 203.759.7505 for more information or to place an advance order.
See the BMuse Menu
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Blue Star Museum
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The Mattatuck Museum is one of more than 1,300 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer!
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Calendar
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Upcoming Events at the
Mattatuck Museum!
JULY
9th - Poetry Salon 2011: On the Button; Music, Poetry and Spoken Word
10th -Garden Variety with Katherine Neville & Wesley Rouse
21st - Third Thursday presents: Margaritaville with Willie Nininger
AUGUST
1st - Cooking with Class featuring Richard Morotto from Bin 300 Restaurant in Wolcott
4th -All Local Jazz First Thursday presents: The Soul Jazz Project
18th - Third Thursday presents:Elm City Banjo Society
29th - Chef Silvio Suppa Talks About His New Book with Writer and Collaborator Anthony Riccio
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
September 23rd - The Third Annual Brass Button Award honoring William J. Pape II
October 1st - "Say Yes to the Dress and Hi to the Tie" Show and Cocktail Party
November 11 & 12 - American Girl Fashion Show
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The Museum will be closed on Monday, July 4th
We would like to let you know about all of the wonderful and exciting things happening at the museum. We hope you can join us for some of our upcoming Programs, Events and Exhibit Openings!
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Cooking with Class Series
featuring:
Chef Richard Morotto from
Bin 300 Restaurant in Wolcott
Monday, August 1 6:00-9:00pm
Learn valuable cooking techniques and tips from a well known, local chef then enjoy the meal in an elegant museum setting. Richard will teach us culinary versatility with a special dinner featuring:
Apple and Brie Turnover with a Port Reduction
Lobster Cappuccino with Vanilla Bourbon Chantilly
Wild Mushrooms in a Red Wine Sauce with Pappardelle Pasta and Manchego Cheese
In college, Richard participated in a culinary exchange to Paris, France and did his masters work in Italy. Since then he has strengthened his culinary skills, working in many renowned kitchens.
Members: $65
Non-members: $75
Limit 20 participants
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Poetry Salon 2011
On the Button; Music, Poetry and
Spoken Word
Saturday, July 9 7:00-10:00pm
Phil Rosenthal
The Poetry Salon 2011 takes its inspiration from the museum's dazzling collection of 10,000 buttons collected all over the world. Join us for an evening of poetry and music in celebration of those beautiful little fasteners which are part of our city's heritage. Our host for the evening will be local noted poet Ernie Blue. Phil Rosenthal, former Connecticut State Troubadour, will perform bluesy folk. The much admired string musician and fan favorite, Dan Tressler, will perform. Also on the roster is the Boston based spoken word artist Regie Gibson, whose work is inspired by the blues, jazz and the music of Jimi Hendrix. Gibson will be joined by noted poets Elizabeth Thomas and Tom Nicotera.
Members: $8
Non-members: $10
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Garden Variety
with Katherine Neville & Wesley Rouse
Sunday, July 10 2:00-4:00pm
New York Botanical Garden
The program begins at the at the Mattatuck Museum where noted garden expert and master gardener Katherine Neville will discuss how to use annuals, perennials and herbs to create a color and texture all summer long. Then travel to the magnificent gardens of landscape designer Wesley Rouse who will tour the group through a series of special gardens covering six acres.
 
The beautiful gardens of Wesley Rouse
Members: $10
Non-members: $15
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Save the Date
2011 Brass Button Award
Friday,
September 23
The Annual Brass Button Award given by the Mattatuck Museum recognizes the outstanding contributions by an individual from the greater Waterbury area to the culture and social enrichment of their community.
Like the Brass Button, this individual is resilient; one who never stops shining, although the fabric around them may wear away, they prevail, making the community a better place by their consistent commitment.
This year we are proud to present Mr. William J. Pape II this award for his lifelong commitment to social and cultural enrichment.
Tickets: $75
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Say "yes" to the paper dress
Say "hi' to the wire tie
This party has something for every girl and guy
The food, it is part of the show
Edible sculpture is the way to go
Check out the bikes from Doc's
Vintage and custom, this show rocks!
Motorcycles fast and racy
Paper dresses couture and lacy
Paper ties wide, narrow and bow
Paper hair, big trendy and low
Wear the most outrageous paper you know
Or maybe Gaga is the way to go!
Join us for a provocative and cutting edge cocktail party and show at the Mattatuck Museum. The museum will showcase outrageous paper dresses and headpieces, whimsical paper ties, and racy and elegant designs of custom and vintage motorcycles from the collection of Doc's Motorcycle at this unique party. These racy road warriors will be exhibited with a collection of breathtaking handmade paper dresses. Fantastic hair sculptures by the area's best hair designers will put the entire show over the top.
Tickets: $125
This event is sponsored by the American Savings Foundation and Adam Broderick Salon & Spa.
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Mattatuck Museum
144 West Main Street ? Waterbury, CT 06702
203.753.0381 ? www.MattatuckMuseum.org
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